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Crime & Law Enforcement Issues & Death Penalty/Questions Answered by Expert Chris Cantrell
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Toxicology | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I'm not sure that this is in your area of expertise but if you can help i'd appreciate it, if not ... A: Most poisons can be detected through human remains, especially bone marrow which tends to remain the ... | |
| misdemeanor | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I was recently pulled over by undercover narcotics while smoking marijuana in my car in an empty lot ... A: You can talk to a public defender or ask for one when you go to court. There are possibilities of ... | |
| lying to a policeman | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I was stopped for speeding, and the officer noticed I had an "IAFF" (fireman's union) sticker on my ... A: Got this question from the question pool but hopefully can provide you an answer. In most states it ... | |
| traffic citations | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: Just moved to New York from Arizona in January to marry my fiance. Got a ticket today for talking ... A: Unfortunately ignorance of the law is no excuse and you would have a hard time beating this in ... | |
| Dirty Harry Problem | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: my question is regarding the so called "Dirty Harry problem" in law enforcement. The question is: ... A: I don't understand what you are trying to ask in your question. You are talking more about someone's ... | |
| Forensic Tech question | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: If someone apparently commits suicide by jumping off a tall building, is a forensic tech needed at ... A: It is difficult to answer this question without more details. It would depend on the circumstances ... | |
| Suspension followup question | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: If an officer is suspended and he still acts as a police officer, what type of crime is he ... A: If an officer is suspended it depends on whether or not the department or state has suspended his ... | |
| Suspension | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to know more about the officer suspension process. Typically, which supervisors/ranks ... A: If the other station is within the same department then a transfer would be possible. For example ... | |
| Suspension | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to know more about the officer suspension process. Typically, which supervisors/ranks ... A: It depends on the state and department and what the reason for the suspension. Without more ... | |
| Toxicology reports | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: Here's a two-partCan a toxicology report be done without doing an autopsy? If the body was released ... A: Without more information it is hard to answer this question completely. If this is a criminal ... | |
| Toxicology reports | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Who is a toxicology report done by? Would it be the coroner or a forensic technician? How long ... A: It depends on what state you are in. Most states have a forensics department at the state level. It ... | |
| Me again, 3rd degree domestic assault | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I was not allowed to answer any more follow up questions. I left very positive comments about you. I ... A: If you get to speak to a public defender ask them about getting the case dismissed. That would be ... | |
| domestic assault 3rd degree | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: Please help. My wife and I after 6 years of marriage and me never having been in trouble for ... A: deferred prosecution is common in these cases but if your wife goes with you and tells them nothing ... | |
| domestic assault 3rd degree | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: Please help. My wife and I after 6 years of marriage and me never having been in trouble for ... A: Domestic Violence laws have changed in Alabama over the last few years. If you don't mind telling me ... | |
| Criminal Trespassing | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My questions are about trespassing and how it goes to felony trespassing.I'm involved in protests ... A: Lisa, This is the state statute from Florida for trespassing. If you have any questions once you ... | |
| Child Custody | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: me and my husband are seperated. We live in VA. We recently went to court to determine custody over ... A: There is no criminal issue here this is strictly civil but you need to contact an attorney. Joint ... | |
| Since I can't ask another follow-up... | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I just want to make it totally clear that I'm not including actual, real-life crime-scene evidence ... A: If you are talking fiction then you can pretty much write what you want as long as it doesn't sound ... | |
| Would police in Alabama arrest a person who shoots an | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Would police in Alabama arrest a person who shoots an alligator/bear/tiger/dog or mountain lion that ... A: The reason they have laws is to protect the public. You cannot discharge a firearm in a residential ... | |
| Would police in Alabama arrest a person who shoots an | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Would police in Alabama arrest a person who shoots an alligator/bear/tiger/dog or mountain lion that ... A: There is a big difference between the animals you discuss. It would depend on the circumstances but ... | |
| Crime scene photography question | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: If someone who didn't work for the police happened to stumble upon a crime scene, called the police, ... A: No, anything you took at a potential crime scene is evidence and is subject to being confiscated by ... | |
| Vehicular Homicide | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: A very dear friend of mine was struck and killed by a drunk driver while on the sidewalk. The driver ... A: I would definitely contact an attorney. The history of this person would definitely play a big part ... | |
| Vehicular Homicide | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: A very dear friend of mine was struck and killed by a drunk driver while on the sidewalk. The driver ... A: What state are you in? This is more a legal question for an attorney, but I would think that there ... | |
| Lawnmower Repair | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I would like advice on how to handle the following situation. My mom, who is a widow, gave her ... A: This has nothing to do with a criminal offense. This is a civil matter. I would recommend contacting ... | |
| false reports | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Someone made a report that I had a meth lab in my house The narcotics unit and k9 unit came and ... A: Even if law enforcement gets permission to search your residence then they should get a consent form ... | |
| false reports | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Someone made a report that I had a meth lab in my house The narcotics unit and k9 unit came and ... A: This is a very interesting situation. I was in Law Enforcement for 10 years and worked Narcotics. It ... | |
| false reports | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Someone made a report that I had a meth lab in my house The narcotics unit and k9 unit came and ... A: What state and city are you in? Did the PD have a warrant? or did they get consent? What did the PD ... | |
| Harrassment | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: about 2 years ago, i was working on an apartment project and was having trouble getting the ... A: There are two options. One is to file a report with the police department for harassment or ... | |
| noise disturbance from neighbors | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can give me some good advice. We are white and we live in a white neighborhood, already 3 ... A: It does not matter if the person is black, white, hispanic, oriental or native american the law is ... | |
| purpose of law | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: Which underlying theory about the purpose of law do you feel the most sense--consensus or conflict ... A: It really depends on the type of case and the circumstances. Generally conflict theory is the belief ... | |
| Statutory Rape | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: What if u started dating a 21 year old male when u was 18 and now has a baby on the way and your mom ... A: Below is a paste from the Texas Penal Code. Let me know if this helps. The legal age of consent in ... | |
| stalking/ filing false report | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I decided to separate 2 months ago. I thought that we were going to try to work ... A: Regardless of what state you are in it is a criminal offense for false reporting to law enforcement. ... | |
| Teen shoplifting case | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: This summer my 14 y/o son was caught shoplifting a $15 pair of socks from a Sears store in ... A: Fines and court cost will be considerably more than $165. Yes, in most states retail stores are ... | |
| An arrest warrant | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: First of all I hope your day is going well. I live in Los Angeles. My question is I was arrested for ... A: In most states your license is suspended upon issue of a warrant and you have to pay a reinstatement ... | |
| Federal Offence or false accusation? | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Without mentioning specific details: To make a long story short, earlier this year I applied for a ... A: I don't understand why they punished the post master if you admitted that you were the one that set ... | |
Crime & Law Enforcement Issues & Death Penalty
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Chris Cantrell
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Expertise
I prefer not to answer questions about the death penalty, that is an area that is very debatable and far too varied. I prefer questions based on Alabama Law since laws vary from state to state. As for penalties about pending cases anyone can look those up on a search of the state code and courts vary from one to the other so penalties can also.
Experience
I have over 10 years of experience in Law Enforcement ranging from patrol, evidence tech, investigations, Narcotics and have been an assistant Chief and Chief of a department.
Education/Credentials
APOSTC certified, State certified Evidence Tech, AACOP certified Chief of Police and numerous courses and training in all aspects of Law Enforcement
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